Effective from July 1st 2023, freight forwarders are required to update their import procedures for shipments entering Brazil to comply with recently introduced customs regulations. The Cargo and Transit Control (CCT) Import System is an innovative addition to the “Portal Único de Comércio Exterior” (Foreign Trade Single Portal), specifically designed for overseeing cargo and transit…
The air freight industry is one of those few industries which were responsible for keeping our society functional during the peak of the pandemic. Transportation of cargoes across air is one of the fastest and most efficient modes of moving an item from point A to point B but we also have to consider the…
Due to the difficult and uncertain situation we are going through, no freight forwarder can take risks when selecting reliable partners to cooperate with, so choosing a trustworthy partner becomes more imperative than ever in order to arrange a quick, safe, flexible and seamless delivery process that meets your client satisfaction. At Conqueror Freight Network,…
Although road transport continues to be one of the most popular modes of domestic freight movement, more and more independent freight forwarders of our times are choosing rail transport for shipments that are not time-sensitive. The cost-effectiveness and reliability of railways are two major reasons for the popularity of rail transport but these days many…
The origin of AfCFTA The African Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) was envisioned more than 40 years back with the adoption of the Monrovia Strategy (1979), the Lagos Plan of Action (1980) and the Abuja Treaty (1991). From the beginning, the AfCFTA aimed to create numerous opportunities in trade and investment ensuing in more and…
As 2020 is coming to an end we are desperately hoping for the arrival of the vaccines in our respective cities in order to eradicate the virus and get back to our normal lives. Despite all the hurdles posed by the pandemic, the Conqueror team has managed to provide indispensable services to improve the bottom…
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the economy and the investments worldwide and the transportation and logistics industry has also been hit by the consequences of the Coronavirus. During the last months, there have been shortage of production and lack of manpower, purchases and acquisitions have been substancially reduced, although there has been a high…
Importing items to your country is one of the most crucial parts of the logistical operations of a large chunk of businesses and there are certain things an independent freight forwarder needs to bear in mind to prevent the cargo from getting stuck at any point during its journey. In today’s post, we are going…
More and more independent freight forwarders are now trying to become IATA Cargo Agents so as to get this international accreditation which leads to enhanced prestige for the company and greater recognition in the industry. Keep reading this post to find out all you need to know about the benefits of becoming an IATA Cargo…
Moving oversized shipments is a difficult process which necessitates extensive planning and preparation and our members are playing an important role in fulfilling this major niche in the freight forwarding market. In this week’s post we are going to discuss a few important tips independent freight forwarders need to bear in mind to optimize their…